GLOW OUT! hosts Rainbow Resilience Youth Conference

Press release The regional LGBTQ+ advocacy group GLOW OUT! is hosting a free, full-day conference focused on empowering and supporting youth. At Genesee Community College in Batavia on Friday, April 19, community members and professionals who work with youth will gather for informative workshops, a panel discussion, and the keynote …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS/Raising awareness on sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

Press release April 14-20, 2024 is STI Awareness Week. This provides an opportunity to raise awareness about sexuality transmitted infections (STIs) and how they impact our lives. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), sexually transmitted infections, commonly referred to as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), are very …

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Genesee County Highway Department announces multiple projects starting in April

Press release Genesee County, NY— over the upcoming months, the Genesee County Highway Department willundertake multiple projects across the county that will temporarily impact local travel routes. Fargo Road Bridge:A bridge replacement project will begin on April 18th, 2024, in Bethany, to upgrade the current bridge onFargo Road over Black …

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BATAVIA/Health Dept. looking for assistance in identifying dog involved in a dog bite incident at Centennial Park

Press release The Genesee County Health Department is seeking information about the location of a dog and its owner following a dog bite incident on Monday, April 1. The incident occurred at Centennial Park (151 State Street) in Batavia, NY. The owner was a middle aged male with a reddish …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS COUNTIES/Prescribed Burn Plans on Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge

Press release Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) announces plans to conduct up to six (6) prescribed burns on theRefuge during the 2024 season. The goal this year is to burn up to 130 acres of grasslands and 30 acres of cattail marsh. The result will be enhanced grassland nesting cover …

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